The Richard Halliburton | Hangover House, designed by architect William Levy Alexander, circa 1937, is a very rare example of early 20th-century modern architecture using concrete and steel. Originally built for Halliburton, an American travel writer and adventurer, the name, Hangover House, comes from its positioning: perched 600-feet above the Pacific Ocean with incredible sweeping views up and down the coast, transitioning to east-facing views overlooking Aliso Canyon. The residence features a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom main floor with a lower-level guest suite, situated on an almost 20,000 sqft. lot. An original spiral staircase leads to the rooftop deck, which offers 360-degree elevated ocean and surrounding views, where a steel-casement window serves as a wind screen for dining, relaxing and entertainment. The entire structure has been restored (concrete and steel were reinforced), and new plumbing and electrical systems are in place. Now the home just awaits the personalized touches of its next steward. The remaining work primarily includes finishing the kitchen and bathrooms (cabinets, fixtures and hardware), in addition to completing the lower guest suite. This unique offering also includes the neighboring lot (approx. 10,000 sqft.), which comes with approved plans (designed by LA architect, Mark Whipple) for a contemporary concrete and glass guest house (1149 sqft.), with an infinity-edge pool between the two residences, all connected by concrete steps. Originally featured in a 1938 edition of Architectural Record, the Hangover House is considered by many architectural historians to be among the early masterpieces of modern residential architecture in Southern California. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own an architectural trophy property with the option to merge the iconic original residence with a side-by-side contemporary example, all overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the heart of South Laguna Beach…
Property Details
Price:
$7,500,000
MLS #:
26976839
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
slsouthlaguna
Listed Date:
Sep 4, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,462
Total Sq Ft:
2,462
Lot Size:
19,602 sqft / 0.45 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1937
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
NO
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Interior Features
UNFH, DW
Laundry Features
IR
Levels
S
Exterior
Architectural Style
MOD
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Construction Materials
CON
Direction Faces
E
Fencing
NO
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
CON, DK, OPN
Roof
CON
Spa Features
NO
View
CN, CO, GC, MT, OC, PA, TW, WA, WW
Window Features
FMW
Financial
Map
Community
- Address31172 Ceanothus DR Laguna Beach CA
- CityLaguna Beach
- CountyOrange
- Zip Code92651
Subdivisions in Laguna Beach
- Alta Vista AV
- Arch Beach Heights ABH
- Blue Lagoon BL
- Canyon CYN
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- CUST
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- North Laguna NL
- Ocean Vista Custom OV
- Portafina PF
- Rancho Laguna RL
- Smithcliffs SMC
- South Laguna Bluffs SLB
- South Laguna Village SLV
- Summit Ridge SR
- Temple Hills TH
- Terraces Laguna Beach TER
- The Village VIL
- Three Arch Bay TAB
- Top Of The World TOW
- Upper Diamond UD
- Upper Victoria Beach UVB
- Victoria Beach VB
- Woods Cove WC
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Laguna Beach as of Sep 07, 2026
423
Single Family Listed
146
Avg DOM
1,056
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,449,575
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 31172 Ceanothus DR Laguna Beach CA is a Single Family for sale in Laguna Beach, CA, 92651. It is listed for $7,500,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,462 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1937. The current price per square foot is $3,046. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Laguna Beach is $1,056. The average listing price for Single Family in Laguna Beach is $3,449,575.
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